164 research outputs found

    Physical activity in the digital age : an empirical investigation into the motivational affordances of online fitness communities

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    Las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) y las personas con discapacidad intelectual: Tendencias y oportunidades

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    [SPA] El disfrute de una vida de calidad, exenta de discriminación y accesible, es un derecho fundamental para las personas con discapacidad. En este contexto, las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) desempeñan un papel crucial al garantizar y promover la accesibilidad en sus dimensiones físicas, cognitivas y sensoriales. El objetivo de este estudio es llevar a cabo una revisión documental que permita analizar la contribución de las TIC en diversos aspectos de la calidad de vida. En el proceso de revisión, se encontraron un total de 146 artículos que abordan la relación entre las TIC y las dimensiones de calidad de vida. De estos, 11 artículos respaldan la influencia positiva de las TIC en la mejora de la accesibilidad para las personas con discapacidad. 19 artículos evidencian una brecha digital y señalan los riesgos que amenazan la accesibilidad. se plantea una discusión sobre la falta de conciencia e integración en el diseño actual de las TIC, resaltando la necesidad de abordar estas cuestiones. Finalmente, se desarrolla una perspectiva en la cual se examina el potencial papel de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la mejora de la vida accesible para las personas con discapacidad intelectual. [ENG] The enjoyment of a quality, non-discriminatory and accessible life is a fundamental right for persons with disabilities. In this context, information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a crucial role in guaranteeing and promoting accessibility in its physical, cognitive and sensory dimensions. The aim of this study is to carry out a documentary review to analyze the contribution of ICTs to various aspects of quality of life. It also raises a discussion on the lack of awareness and integration in the current design of ICTs, highlighting the need to address these issues. In the review process, a total of 146 articles were found that address the relationship between ICTs and quality of life dimensions. Of these, 11 articles support the positive influence of ICTs in improving accessibility for people with disabilities. On the other hand, the remaining 19 articles evidence a digital divide and point out risks that threaten accessibility. In the last section, a perspective is developed in which the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving accessible living for people with intellectual disabilities is examined

    The appraisal of Facebook online community: An exposition of mobile commerce in social media reviews

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    Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2021

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    This open access book is the proceedings of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT)’s 28th Annual International eTourism Conference, which assembles the latest research presented at the ENTER21@yourplace virtual conference January 19–22, 2021. This book advances the current knowledge base of information and communication technologies and tourism in the areas of social media and sharing economy, technology including AI-driven technologies, research related to destination management and innovations, COVID-19 repercussions, and others. Readers will find a wealth of state-of-the-art insights, ideas, and case studies on how information and communication technologies can be applied in travel and tourism as we encounter new opportunities and challenges in an unpredictable world
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